WINDOW SHUTTERS



Interior shutters

Today I was thinking about how beautiful a window looks if it is adorned with shutters and even more beautiful if with blooming flowers! Then I realized there’s much more to it than beauty. Window shutters, interior or exterior, control the amount of light that enters into the room,  help reduce heat gain and loss in your home and of course, they are used for privacy reasons.

Choosing window shutters is not easy. They vary in colour, design and material and the decision making is as complicated as choosing proper draperies or curtains. Window coverings could add or spoil to the look of the house. Properly designed exterior shutters may provide the best possible window insulation. Your home will be protected against bad weather and it will be more secure. The best thing about exterior shutters is to be integrated into your home's architecture. You need to bare in mind that interior shutters need clear space to the side of the window when they are opened. Their mounting will require special consideration and you'd better address the issue to a professional. 

Exterior shutters

Roll-down metal exterior shutters are often used as protection against damage and other hazards but they don't provide much of a barrier against heat and are surely not good for the natural ventilation of the house.

Once you have made up you mind to dress your house with shutters you will face difficult questions like: what is the right kind of shutters for me, what colour should I choose, how to mount them, do they have to be full size and with solid panels…..

Old style romantic shutters

The best thing is to call a specialist in your area! But what if you cannot afford it or simply if you want to save some money and use it for other urgent tasks.

In case you have some woodwork experience you can make shutters by yourself. Here's an online step by step guide how to make your own old style plantation shutters. Plantation shutters have a classic design and can transform the average window into a work of art. And the most important thing is that hey never go out of style! It is one way to decorate on a budget and by learning how to make shutters yourself, you can then help another thriving soul :) And because you are building them by yourself you can choose the materials and colors that best suit your home without paying extra for the special material or color.

Shutters can be a beautiful accent in your interior